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Sep 23, 2021
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Business Woman of the Year

Women of the World's Founder and Executive Director was honored by Utah Business Magazine as a Business Woman of the Year.

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Justin Harnish

Mar 11, 2020
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10th Annual Fashion Show

2010 First Annual Fashion Show It has become an iconic photo of women refugees in Utah. Women and girls standing together, in traditional...

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United Nations Thanks WoW Founder for Her Leadership at the UN Civil Societies Conference

Justin Harnish

Nov 2, 2019
3 min

United Nations Thanks WoW Founder for Her Leadership at the UN Civil Societies Conference

Women of the World’s Founder and Executive Director was pleased to receive a gracious thank you note from the leadership of the UN Civil...

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The intersection of acting locally and thinking globally: The United Nations Civil Society Conferenc

Justin Harnish

Aug 22, 2019
3 min

The intersection of acting locally and thinking globally: The United Nations Civil Society Conferenc

Women of the World is excited to welcome civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and representatives of both the public and...

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Justin Harnish

Jan 29, 2019
3 min

Restoring Hope – Fashion Show Gala 2019

Every year, the Fashion show is an opportunity to highlight something displaced women can teach us. Last year we highlighted the harms...

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UNHCR Nansen Awards Ceremony – Geneva, Switzerland

Justin Harnish

Oct 9, 2018
5 min

UNHCR Nansen Awards Ceremony – Geneva, Switzerland

The 2018 Nansen Award Ceremony hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees This last week marked a milestone for Women of...

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Samira Harnish Selected by UNHCR Americas Nansen Award Winner

Justin Harnish

Sep 12, 2018
3 min

Samira Harnish Selected by UNHCR Americas Nansen Award Winner

The 2018 Nansen Award from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)...

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The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After

Justin Harnish

Apr 7, 2018
2 min

The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After

“Affecting and utterly eye-opening, The Girl Who Smiled Beads is a powerful reminder of just how strong and indomitable the human spirit...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 16, 2017
5 min

Women of Courage concerts from my perspective

One of the members of the Canyon Singers, Nan McEntire, shares her impressions of the experience of singing in the Women of Courage...

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Modeling Our World – 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show

Justin Harnish

Mar 11, 2017
5 min

Modeling Our World – 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show

MARCH, 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show The 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show strove to model the world we desire: women from all...

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Justin Harnish

Dec 10, 2016
4 min

We Are All In This Together by Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski

“We Are All in this Together” Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s key note speech to the Women of the World Sixth Annual Celebration...

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Justin Harnish

Dec 6, 2016
6 min

Celebration of Refugee Women’s Success

Celebrating the success of our refugee ladies feels great and motivates the rest of the refugee community. For our 6th Annual Celebration...

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Justin Harnish

Sep 4, 2016
6 min

Bridging Gaps and Cultivating Foundation – A 12-week Program for Refugee High School Girls

Keep up to date on all of our activities… Learn more and Subscribe Module 1: Identity Self-Identity Social Justice Roots “My Story”...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 23, 2016
2 min

Founder Samira Harnish Awarded Ruby Award for Excellence in Women’s Advocacy

The customized solutions and the impact they are having on empowering refugee women were awarded today with a Ruby Award, by the...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 20, 2016
2 min

Mother’s Day With The Leonardo’s Community Connections

Mothers share a bond, whether they are mothers from Utah or from a war-torn country seeking refugee status. Women of the World and The...

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Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors

Justin Harnish

Mar 8, 2016
4 min

Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors

This year the 4th Annual Fashion Show was themed around the popular meme “Stepping Up.” Women of the World is constantly looking for ways...

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Justin Harnish

Feb 7, 2016
2 min

Stepping Up: Women of the World’s 4th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser

Women of the World celebrates the traditions of our new neighbors, we take pride in our place in the blend of community and culture, and...

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Remarks at Women of the World Awards Ceremony: Julie McAdams

Justin Harnish

Dec 13, 2015
3 min

Remarks at Women of the World Awards Ceremony: Julie McAdams

I’m so pleased to join you today and to share in celebrating what Women of the World have accomplished. I was looking on Samira’s website...

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Justin Harnish

Nov 15, 2015
1 min

Fifth Annual Holiday Celebration of Refugee Success

Women of the World is excited to announce our Fifth Annual Celebration of Refugee Success WHEN: 12 December from 2 – 5 p.m. WHERE: The...

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Celebrating Mother’s Day with Our New Neighbors

Justin Harnish

May 12, 2015
1 min

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Our New Neighbors

The celebration of those that brought us into the world and that nurture and care for us throughout our lives is a key rite preserved in...

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